The four-and-a-half month delay of the current NBA campaign has created a ripple effect in terms of future significant dates beyond this season. One important event in the NBA calendar that has likewise been pushed back is that of the offseason free agency window. As it seems, however, this has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the Golden State Warriors.
A report by Brian Witt of NBC Sports details how the Andre Iguodala trade exception has emerged as the team's greatest asset right now:
According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, the Warriors' $17.2 million trade exception now will expire on Oct. 25. Free agency is slated to begin on Oct. 18, meaning Golden State actually will have a larger window within which to use the trade exception than the team would have in a traditional year.
The Warriors traded Iguodala last summer to the Memphis Grizzlies and as part of that deal, the Dubs received the aforementioned trade exception. This exception was originally set to expire on July 7, but with the free agency window being pushed back, the Warriors now have much more time to fully utilize this exception to their advantage. Golden State are expected to use this exception to absorb the salary of any player up to the full value of the exception ($17.2 million).
The Warriors have had a terrible 2019-20 season, and are now looking to make the necessary moves to propel themselves into title contention again next term. This recent development is certainly something that will help them with their offseason dealings. Finally, some good news for the luckless Warriors.
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